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Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02vsBoldr The Boys

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The Humboldt ExP-02
Oak & OscarThe Humboldt ExP-02
MSRP $2,400
The Boys
BoldrThe Boys
MSRP $299

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Humboldt ExP-0239.5mm
The Boys38mm
Power Reserve
The Humboldt ExP-0256h
The Boys40h
Water Resistance
The Humboldt ExP-02200m
The Boys200m
MSRP
The Humboldt ExP-02$2,400
The Boys$299

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
38mm
Thickness
12.4mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
44mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Grey
The Boys' Brigade 90th Anniversary Edition
Lume
Super-LumiNova BGW9
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300
Seiko NH35A
Power Reserve
56h
40h
Complications
GMT, Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,400
$299

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What people say

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Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02

Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02 is a 39.5mm stainless steel tool watch featuring a unique, layered aluminum "ghost dial" for legibility and 200m water resistance, powered by a Sellita SW300 movement. Its appeal is limited by a US$2,550 price and an extremely limited production of 20 pieces, with its experimental dial construction done in Chicago. Overall, reviewers highlight the endearing dial and in-house bezel production as key features of the Oak & Oscar Humboldt ExP-02.

Boldr The Boys

Boldr The Boys is praised for its lightweight, durable titanium case, ergonomic lugs, and excellent legibility with strong lume. Owners note the competitive price and good customer service, while reviewers highlight the reliable SII NH35A movement and 200m water resistance. Some owners report that titanium scratches easily and question the brand's history and recognition. On balance, owners and reviewers rate Boldr The Boys highly for its practical features and value at $299.

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